On August 8, 2023, the Daily Sabah reported an explosion at the Port of Derince in Turkey. Twelve people were injured in the explosion, which affected 13 of 60 silos.
Incidents
Ten Workers Killed and ten Injured in Silo Explosions at Agribusiness
On July 27, 2023, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a series of explosions at an agricultural cooperative in Palotina, Brazil. Eight people were killed and 11 others injured.
Several Departments Respond to Fire at Hay Storage Facility in Brazil
On July 17, 2023, Canal Rural reported a fire at a hay storage facility in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Brazil. It was confined to the hay area and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters Put Out Conveyor Belt Fire at Ferroalloy Plant in Brazil
On July 16, 2023, G1 Globo reported a fire at a ferroalloy producer in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil. It started on the conveyor belt of a furnace used for production.
Short Circuit Causes Dryer Fire at Coffee Production Plant in Brazil
On July 20, 2023, Portal da Cidade reported a dryer fire at a coffee production business in Guaxupé, Brazil. According to officials, it originated from a short circuit.
Firefighter Treated for Heat Stress After Fire at Paper Products Plant
On July 21, 2023, The Daily News reported a fire at a paper products company in Longview, Washington. One firefighter suffered heat stress and required medical treatment.
Fire Develops in Dust Collector at Home Components Manufacturer in MA
On July 20, 2023, CapeCod.com reported a fire at an exterior home components manufacturer in Brewster, Massachusetts. Firefighters located it in a dust collection system.
No Injuries Reported in Wood Chip Fire at Sawmill in Mossautal, Germany
On July 17, 2023, Mittelhessen reported a fire at a sawmill in Mossautal, Germany. The police said two storage containers filled with wood chips suddenly caught fire.
Smouldering Fire Develops in Silo at Agricultural Facility in Germany
On July 20, 2023, Agrarheute reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Dresden, Germany. It erupted in a concrete silo filled with a straw-dung mixture and spread.
Fire Develops in Grain Silo, Sending Thick Black Smoke Everywhere
On July 24, 2023, RBB 24 reported a silo fire at a grain processing facility in Teltow-Fläming, Germany. It involved straw bales covered with car tires and tarpaulins.
